Security Unfiltered
Cyber Security can be a difficult field to not only understand but to also navigate. Joe South is here to help with over a decade of experience across several domains of security. With this podcast I hope to help more people get into IT and Cyber Security as well as discussing modern day Cyber Security topics you may find in the daily news. Come join us as we learn and grow together!
Episodes
A curiosity-fueled career moves from Atari and BBS days to leading research on a live SAP zero-day, with candid lessons on people skills, breaking into security, and holding the line when pressure spikes. We unpack how a benign SAP endpoint became an RCE chain and what it takes to defend complex systems at scale.
• early path from Commodore 64 and BBS to IT and security
• contrast between the Wild West er...
We trade last‑minute schedules and kid chaos for a deep dive into how modern phones leak data, why “Ask App Not to Track” isn’t enforcement, and what a third platform built for privacy and free speech looks like. Joe shares his Apple-to-Unplugged journey, the Raxxis findings, and practical features that make privacy usable.
• zero‑to‑one background from Nomi acquisition to Apple services
• motivation for ...
David Brockler, AI security researcher at NCC Group, explores the rapidly evolving landscape of AI security and the fundamental challenges posed by integrating Large Language Models into applications. We discuss how traditional security approaches fail when dealing with AI components that dynamically change their trustworthiness based on input data.
• LLMs present unique security challenges beyond prompt inje...
Art Poghosyan shares his journey from IT security consultant to CEO of Britive, a cloud-native identity and access management company. His experience during economic downturns shaped his understanding of how cybersecurity services remain resilient through various market cycles.
• Started in IT security right after completing a master's in technology risk management
• Worked with early IAM solutions i...
Ted Harrington shares insights about achieving difficult goals through disciplined habits rather than relying on fleeting inspiration. He explains how the hacker mindset—being curious, non-conforming, committed, and creative—can help anyone overcome challenges and find overlooked opportunities.
• Breaking big goals into smaller, manageable pieces makes difficult tasks achievable
• Inspiration only gets yo...
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, becoming a transformative force that may rival nuclear technology in its impact on human civilization. The rapid evolution of AI capabilities presents both extraordinary opportunities and profound challenges that we're only beginning to understand.
• AI development is accelerating faster than any previous technology, with research papers becom...
Grant McCracken shares his groundbreaking PhD research on satellite security, revealing how vulnerable our orbital infrastructure is to cyberattacks and the urgent need for better security measures before quantum computing renders current encryption obsolete.
• Satellites face unique security challenges with limited patching windows of only 15 minutes during orbit
• Most satellites run on outdated technol...
In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on job markets worldwide. From automation to innovation, AI is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities, and challenging traditional employment paradigms. Join us as we explore how AI is redefining work, the skills needed for the future, and the balance between technological advancement and human potent...
Carlos Corrador shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to founding Condor Agency, a specialized marketing firm for B2B tech services companies. We explore how deep specialization, personal branding, and adapting to AI are critical for survival in today's rapidly changing business landscape.
• Started as a sports journalist in Venezuela before discovering digital marketing through website building
• ...
Sergey Novikov shares his fascinating journey from early days at Kaspersky Lab through his evolution as a malware analyst and cybersecurity expert, offering unique insights into the changing threat landscape and ethical considerations of security research.
• Started at Kaspersky in 2002 when it was a small startup with fewer than 100 employees
• Applied mathematics background led to research correlating h...
SaaS platforms represent a significant security blind spot for many organizations, with misconceptions about the shared responsibility model leaving sensitive data vulnerable to exposure. Aaron Costello, Chief of SaaS Security Research at AppOmni, shares insights from his research uncovering five zero-day vulnerabilities in Salesforce Industry Clouds and explains why SaaS security requires specialized expertise.
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Cybersecurity expert Bob Kochan from Beyond Identity discusses the evolution of security from network defense to identity-first approaches. He shares insights on how AI is transforming security operations while creating new threat vectors, emphasizing the need for phishing-resistant authentication solutions in today's threat landscape.
• Traditional security focused on network layers, but SaaS adoption e...
Aksa Taylor shares her journey from electrical engineering to cybersecurity, highlighting how curiosity and focused passion can open unexpected career doors in the security industry.
• Finding specific interests within cybersecurity rather than trying to "get into security" broadly
• Building a personal brand through knowledge sharing and community contributions
• Quantum computing's pr...
Ric Prado shares his remarkable journey from Cuban refugee to CIA Senior Operations Officer, revealing how being separated from his parents at age 8 during Castro's revolution eventually led him to America where he found purpose in military service and intelligence work.
• Escaped Cuba at age 8 through Operation Peter Pan, sent alone to a Colorado orphanage
• Joined Air Force Pararescue (PJs), enduri...
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Anurag Lal discusses the critical importance of quantum-resistant encryption for enterprise messaging and the urgent need for organizations to prepare for the coming quantum computing revolution that will render current encryption methods obsolete.
• Anurag's extensive background in technology from Apple to Sprint and participation in the National Broadband Task Force
• How mobile messaging has infil...
Security is increasingly viewed as a strategic business advantage rather than just a necessary cost center. The dialogue explores how companies are leveraging their security posture to gain competitive advantages in sales cycles and build customer trust.
• Taylor's journey from aspiring physical therapist to cybersecurity expert through a chance college course
• The importance of diverse experience a...
Ihab Shraim shares his expertise on domain security and why it represents the "missing chapter" in modern cybersecurity strategy. We explore how AI is accelerating cyber threats from years to weeks and why protecting your online presence is more critical than ever.
• Domain security is often overlooked despite being critical to an organization's reputation and online presence
• Over 93% of ...
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In this episode, Joe sits down with John Carse, Field CISO at SquareX, to dive into the often-overlooked world of browser security and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Recorded despite a 12-hour time difference (Singapore to the US!), John shares:
The Browser Security Gap: Why 85% of user time in browsers is a growing risk for SaaS and cloud environments .
SquareX’s Solution: How SquareX acts as ...
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